V-OLET: What Is the MFDS-Approved Fat-Dissolving Injection?

Many people feel that excess submental or double-chin fat makes their facial contour look heavy.

One procedure-based approach to this concern is V-OLET. Today, MI.K CLINIC will explain exactly how this injection works.

Key Summary

✔ V-OLET is the first submental fat-improvement injection in Korea to receive official approval from the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS).

✔ Unlike general facial-contouring injections, which only reduce the size of fat cells, it works by reducing the number of fat cells themselves.

✔ Two to three treatments at four-week intervals are recommended, with up to six treatments possible. The effects are gradually noticed from around three to four weeks onward, although individual results may vary.

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Q1. What exactly is V-OLET?

The key point is that it takes an approach aimed at reducing the number of fat cells themselves.

V-OLET is the first submental fat-improvement injection in Korea to receive official approval from the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS). Its active ingredient is deoxycholic acid (DCA), a secondary bile acid that naturally exists in the human body.

Deoxycholic acid works by destroying the membranes of fat cells, allowing the cells themselves to be eliminated from the body. This is one aspect that distinguishes it from typical facial-contouring injections.

While general facial-contouring injections temporarily reduce only the size of fat cells, V-OLET takes an approach that reduces the number of fat cells themselves. It is therefore presented as having less rebound and longer-lasting effects. However, the duration of maintenance and the degree to which the results are noticed may vary from person to person.

Q2. How often are treatments given, and when can results be noticed?

The key points are two to three treatments at four-week intervals, with effects gradually appearing from around three to four weeks onward.

V-OLET is generally recommended as a course of two to three treatments at four-week intervals. Depending on the amount of fat an individual has, up to six treatments may sometimes be performed.

The effects are described as gradually becoming noticeable from three to four weeks after treatment, although this may also vary from person to person.

V-OLET is also described as a treatment that supports collagen production along with fat breakdown, and it can be applied not only to the submental area but also to the face and body.

Q3. Are pain or side effects possible after treatment?

Temporary swelling and pain are part of the natural recovery process.

Temporary reactions such as swelling, pain, redness, and a burning sensation may occur after treatment. As the fat cells are destroyed and their remnants are cleared, swelling may sometimes persist for more than one week. This can be understood as a natural process.

In rare cases, decreased sensation or asymmetrical lip movement due to nerve damage may occur. For this reason, treatment by an experienced medical professional who can target the precise area is especially important.

The severity of swelling or pain and the speed of recovery may differ from person to person. If you have any questions after treatment, it is safest to contact the clinic promptly for confirmation.

Q4. How can I find out whether it is right for me?

A consultation is the most accurate way to determine this.

The amount of submental fat, skin condition, and desired results differ from person to person, so the most accurate way to determine how many treatments are needed and how they should be performed is to receive an in-person consultation. MI.K CLINIC follows a policy of treating precise areas based on the assessment of experienced medical professionals.

For reference, V-OLET is also described as supporting collagen production along with fat breakdown, and it is introduced as being applicable to areas of the face and other parts of the body besides the submental area. However, the applicability to each area and the appropriate treatment method should be confirmed through a consultation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Approximately how many V-OLET treatments are needed in total?

A. Two to three treatments at four-week intervals are generally recommended, although up to six treatments may sometimes be performed depending on the amount of fat an individual has. A consultation is the most accurate way to determine the number of treatments needed.

Q. How long does swelling last after treatment?

A. Swelling may persist for more than one week as the fat cells are destroyed and their remnants are cleared. This is a natural recovery process, so there is generally no need for significant concern; however, the recovery period varies from person to person.

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If you are concerned about submental fat, visit MI.K CLINIC for a consultation to determine the approach that is right for you.

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* This post is for informational purposes only, and treatment effects and side effects may vary from person to person.

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